Breathing muscle training for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a breathing muscle trainer can improve your body's stress regulation and lung function after a stroke. It may help if you have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and are a man between 55 and 65 years old with a specific weight range.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke that causes weakness on one side of your body for at least 6 months.
- You are a man between 55 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 29.9 and 34.9.
- Your thinking and memory are mildly affected, but you can still understand instructions.
- You have not done any special breathing muscle exercises before.
- You have a condition where your blood pressure drops when you stand up suddenly.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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